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How to get fromCentral to Columbiaby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Central to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Charlottebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    8h 48m
    $153–293

  2. Drive 122.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central to Columbiacar car 122.2 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    9h 5m
    $101–185

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    12h 43m
    $166–354

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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Central, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Central to Sumter Laurel South via Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, Charlotte, Tryon St & Mellow Dr, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central to Columbia Station via Clemson Amtrak Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Cary in around 12h 43m.

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